This comprehensive text examines all aspects of residential treatment of adolescents and children while providing an orientation, which includes the history of residential
treatment for children, a sample of several models, and description of continuum, care. Relevant theories and concepts from the fields of psychology, social work, sociology, and psychiatry; and an examination of specific techniques and
crisis intervention are presented. Family involvement models, techniques for working with families, an assessment model, treatment planning, and
progress reporting are included.
